[Winter Love Songs] A curated selection of timeless classics and the latest tracks that offer both warmth and heartbreak
When the cold season arrives, sweet love songs somehow become all the more irresistible.
Don’t you feel that, in the biting chill, the lyrics and melodies sink deeper into your heart than usual? In this article, we introduce winter love songs.
From tracks that capture the ache of unrequited love to songs that color warm moments with someone special, you can savor many shades of romance.
They’re perfect for pairing with a Christmas or Valentine’s Day date, or for immersing yourself on a quiet night alone.
Find the love songs that will make your winter feel truly special.
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Winter Love Songs: Carefully Selected Classics and Newest Tracks That Give You Warmth and Bittersweetness (91–100)
A town where it snowsUNICORN
When it comes to Unicorn’s classic winter songs, isn’t “Yuki ga Furu Machi” the one that comes to mind? It’s the kind of song that instantly brings to mind a happy couple.
In contrast to the year-end hustle and bustle, it’s a truly happy track that sings about two people spending their time slowly together.
DEPARTURESglobe
A quintessential track from the late 1990s, this masterpiece beautifully captures the feeling of winter.
Among Tetsuya Komuro’s works, it’s one of his finest hits.
The high notes in the chorus showcase Keiko’s genius.
It’s arguably a classic heartbreak song.
Though the lyrics are bittersweet, it’s also widely loved as a song people listen to when they want to cry.
somedayyuzu
It’s a song where a man protects a woman with a sense of being a big, encompassing presence.
Yuzu usually has a androgynous image, but the lyrics of this song feel quite masculine, don’t they? The two members of Yuzu singing in the snow are also striking.
As a woman, it’s something to admire—having a man who feels this way about you.
balladKetsumeishi
It was their 24th single, released in 2011.
There’s very little rap, and as the title suggests, it’s a ballad.
It sings of the fragility of loving someone you can’t call your own.
It might remind any grown man of a love he’s experienced at least once.
The relaxed rhythm feels pleasant.
It’s the kind of song that seems to soothe you when you’re a bit worn out—highly recommended.
Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki
Makihara Noriyuki’s classic song that evokes the arrival of the cold season has captured many hearts with its gentle melody and heartwarming lyrics.
Released in November 1991, the piece was also used as the theme song for Sapporo Beer’s “Fuyu Monogatari” (Winter Tale) commercial and has become widely beloved.
The lyrics tenderly portray the anticipation for special days that come with winter’s approach and the warm moments shared with a lover, offering comfort to listeners.
Loved by many, it’s a song that pairs perfectly with a winter drive that finds warmth amid the cold, or with quiet moments spent with someone special.
snow whiteKisaragi Chihaya
The popular game The Idolmaster Million Live! features a character named Chihaya Kisaragi, for whom the image song Snow White was released.
The song is performed by Asami Imai, who voices the character, showcasing her clear, pure vocals.
Its lyrics depict the beauty of a winter day and feelings for a precious person.
Combined with a gentle piano melody, it becomes a moving ballad.
IlluminationSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI’s new song shines like a beautiful light on a winter night! You can picture the footsteps of two lovers coloring the snowy path against a backdrop of a pure white city.
Released digitally in October 2018, the song was chosen as the theme for TV Asahi’s Thursday drama “Legal V: Ex-Lawyer Shoko Takanashi.” The delicate tones of the strings evoke a cozy warmth, while there are also moments that stir a sense of wistfulness.
Even in a season when loneliness is easy to feel, this song will offer comfort and be a companion by your side.